Marcus Wilson

Position:
Offensive Guard
Height:
6-3
Weight:
261
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Jackson, Miss.
High School:
Jackson Preparatory

A versatile player who can play both guard and center • May be a little undersized for the guard position, but gives a tremendous effort • Has a good attitude and works hard.

2001 • Sophomore Season
Played both center and guard • Broke his hand midway through the season and was unable to snap the ball, forcing a change to guard • Competed primarily as a reserve on the offensive line • Played in six regular-season games a total of 69 snaps • Saw his most extensive action at Clemson.

2000 • Freshman Season
Was the top backup to Adam Metts at center • Played 56 snaps, including a season-high 22 snaps vs. Tulsa • Also played 17 snaps in the win at Duke.

Jackson Preparatory
Named all-state for all classifications, all-state 4A and all-district • Team’s Most Valuable Lineman • Led Jackson Prep to an 11-2 record and the 4A state championship • Team captain • Competed in track and field • Also played baseball for two years • Coached by Ricky Black • Played in the Mississippi Private School Association All-Star Game • Clarion-Ledger all-state and Scholar-Athlete Award recipient • National Honor Society student • Competed on the school’s debate team and mock trial team.

Personal
Born Marcus Minter Wilson on March 14, 1981 in Jackson, Miss. • Parents, Marcus and Martha, both attended Carolina • Has one brother and one sister • Favorite athlete is Chad Hennings • Favorite NFL team as a kid was the New Orleans Saints • Enjoys quail and pheasant hunting, listening to classical music and working out • Has modeled his game after Mark Stepnoski of the Dallas Cowboys • Earliest football memory was running laps around the track in full pads as a sixth grader • Would like to switch places for a day with David Letterman • Plays the guitar • Majoring in journalism and mass communications.